Smart used Thursday at the Paris motor show to debut a new sporty concept, and a few special-edition electric cars.

The wildest of the bunch was the Smart Forstars concept. They call the Mini Cooper-looking car a sports utility coupe, though it looks like a hatchback to us. The name comes from the glass dome on the roof that gives passengers a view of the sky.

The Forstars uses the new Smart Brabus electric drive 60-kW motor. It features software that can connect with a smartphone to set the temperature before you get in the car. The big feature is a projector that aims out the front of the car and can project a movie onto any surface. It works from a Bluetooth connection on a phone. A high-quality sound system in the doors provides the audio.

From the outside, the Smart features a coat of alubeam rouge, which contrasts with the metallic hue of the rest of the car. The headlights have a rhombus shape with a group of LEDs.

The car has a longer wheelbase than the Smart Fortwo by 60 cm and a wider track. It also has short overhangs with the wheels pushed out to the corners, leading to more interior space.

Inside, the Forstars gets the same rouge hue with soft fabric covering the open seat shells, giving them the feel of a hammock. The cover can be removed and replaced with any color covers.

In place of the rearview mirror, Smart uses a smartphone dock at the top of the windshield. The driver can see behind with help from an integrated video camera that displays on the phone.

Moving from concept to production, Smart also introduced the new Fortwo Edition Iceshine, covered in light blue and white paint. It will be offered as a coupe or a convertible when it launches in October.

The Iceshine will be limited to 1,800 vehicles and is based on the Passion trim of the Fortwo. Standard features include vinyl seats, a three-spoke wheel with paddle shifters and an audio system with auxiliary port for an MP3 player. It also gets heated seats, automatic temperature control, and a few other bits and pieces.

Power comes from the same three-cylinder engine as the last generation, making either 71 or 84 hp.

The last Smart on the stand is the Brabus Electric Drive. It uses a 35-kW motor to produces 80 hp and 135 lb-ft of torque. Smart touts the fact the Brabus can go from 0-to-37 mph—a good city speed—in 4.4 seconds. The sprint to 62 mph takes a bit longer, at 10.2 seconds. Top speed is 81 mph.

The Brabus is available is black, silver or white, with the option of the “electric green style package,” which covers the tridion safety cell, mirrors and front flaps in green paint.

Recharging takes six to seven hours on a regular wall plug. But with the optional rapid charging box, it can be fully charged in just an hour. Smart says the Brabus Electric has about 90 miles of range.

The Brabus Electric Drive is for sale in Europe now, with a converted price of $38,609 for the coupe, $42,587 for the cabriolet.

The 2012 Paris motor show, or as it is officially known – Mondial de l'Automobile – will take place Sept. 27 through Oct. 14, 2012. It occurs every two years alternating with the Frankfurt motor show in Germany. The Paris motor show is a spotlight for the latest in design, but automakers will also be showing off their latest concept cars, green cars and supercars.